He will be under pressure to turn pro sooner rather than later. He’s in the record books as the youngest winner of the British Amateur, and the youngest winner of the silver medal since the R & A introduced a prize for leading amateurs 60 years ago.

In August he will try to make more history when he attempts to become the first player to win the British Amateur and British Boys’ Championship in the same year. Manassero has entered the Boys Championship at Royal St George’s.

Manassero should make a fortune in the pro game. Too bad he won’t do so as NCAA champion.